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Gower Consulting is a professional services firm based in the UK and specializing in cemetery management and historical preservation. They focus on maintaining and preserving cemetery monuments and historical markers, ensuring these important cultural artifacts remain intact for future generations. As experts in this specialized field, they sought innovative technological solutions to enhance their preservation efforts.
Challenge
Gower Consulting faced the critical challenge of efficiently monitoring and assessing the structural integrity of numerous cemetery monuments over time. Traditional methods for detecting deterioration or unsafe tilting were labor-intensive, subjective and potentially inconsistent. They needed a precise, data-driven approach to:
- Identify at-risk monuments before safety issues arise.
- Document and track changes in monument positions over time.
- Create a reliable baseline for ongoing preservation efforts.
- Manage large cemetery sites with hundreds or thousands of monuments efficiently.
Solution
Aya Data implemented an advanced LiDAR-based mapping solution using Velodyne’s puck light LiDAR sensor. This solution delivered:
- High-resolution spatial mapping with consistent accuracy within 1-2 degrees of ground truth data.
- Machine learning algorithms that automatically detect and segment individual monuments.
- Precise measurements of inclination angle, rotation, and elevation for each memorial.
- A systematic monitoring framework to track changes over time and flag monuments requiring intervention.
- Data-driven insights that allow for proactive rather than reactive preservation approaches.
- Scalable technology suitable for cemeteries of various sizes and complexities.
This technological innovation has transformed Gower Consulting’s preservation work, enabling them to protect and manage monuments with unprecedented precision and foresight.
Results
Cultural Heritage Preservation:
By producing accurate tilt angles and geolocations of monuments, Aya Data contributes to safeguarding monuments and cemeteries, which is essential for preserving cultural heritage. These sites serve as tangible links to the past, providing insights into the lives, beliefs, and customs of previous generations. By protecting these monuments and cemeteries, we ensure that future generations can learn from and appreciate their shared history.
This preservation also contributes to maintaining a sense of identity and continuity within communities. Additionally, these historical sites often attract tourists, which can generate revenue and boost local economies. Preserving cultural heritage can also foster a sense of pride and respect for diverse cultures, promoting social cohesion and understanding.
Enhanced Safety:
Our solution aids graveyard or cemetery owners/managers to proactively identify and address unstable monuments, minimizing risks of accidents to both staff and visitors, and showing care to the families whose loved ones are buried there.
Efficient Resource Allocation:
By adopting a targeted approach to monument maintenance, organizations can optimize their resource allocation. This strategy prioritizes maintenance efforts based on the actual needs of individual monuments, ensuring that resources are directed where they are most needed. This prevents the wasteful allocation of resources to monuments that require minimal upkeep, allowing for a more efficient and cost-effective maintenance regime.
This collaboration has been an ongoing fulfilling journey fueled by shared enthusiasm for innovation and excellence. We take pride in our role in assisting Gower Consulting to achieve their goals and make a significant impact in the field of cemetery management and historical preservation.
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